Since 2011, the NAFC Education Foundation has proudly supported the innovative ideas of New Albany Floyd County Schools educators through the Great Classroom Grants initiative. For the 2024–25 school year, over $92,000 was awarded through 159 individual grants. Every school in the district—16 in total—received funding this year, bringing our overall grant total to more than $1.2 million.
Teachers across the country often spend hundreds of dollars out of pocket to make learning meaningful. Thanks to our donors, NAFC teachers can shift that burden and instead focus their energy on what really matters: creating engaging, student-centered classrooms.
This year’s grants made a real difference. Teachers used funding to introduce flexible seating, boost classroom libraries, provide speech and sensory supports, set up math and literacy stations, and bring new tools and technology into the classroom. These projects reflected a deep understanding of students’ needs and an incredible level of care and creativity from our educators.
Teachers told us the impact went beyond just new materials. Students were more engaged, more confident, and more eager to learn. They stayed on task longer, explored new interests, and started to see themselves differently—as capable learners, creators, and problem-solvers. In many cases, these projects helped teachers reach students in ways that just weren’t possible before.
The Great Classroom Grants continue to be a powerful reminder that small investments can lead to lasting change. They give educators the tools they need to meet students where they are and to create learning environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring.
We’re proud of the impact these grants have made, and we’re grateful to every donor who helped make them possible. Because of you, our teachers can dream bigger and our students can go further.
